What is it?
Histidine is also a precursor of histamine, a compound released
by immune system cells during an allergic reaction.
It is needed for growth and for the repair of tissue, as well as the
maintenance of the myelin sheaths that act as protector for nerve
cells.
It is further required for the manufacture of both red and white blood
cells, and helps to protect the body from damage caused by radiation
and in removing heavy metals from the body.
In the stomach, histidine is also helpful in producing gastric juices,
and people with a shortage of gastric juices or suffering from
indigestion, may also benefit from this nutrient.
Sexual Vigor
It is reported that an increase in the intake of this nutrient helps
with the lengthening of orgasms and also more intense sexual enjoyment.
Dose
Some people take 1,000 mg of histidine two to three times per day in
capsule or tablet form but it is best to work out the dosage
requirements as 8-10 mg per day per kilogram of body weight.
